Bishops Stortford - South planning approval rate
Bishops Stortford - South ward in East Hertfordshire has a 78.8% approval rate based on 495 planning decisions. East Hertfordshire overall: 74.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
Bishops Stortford - South sits slightly above the East Hertfordshire average, with a 4.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Bishops Stortford - South compares
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Recent decisions in Bishops Stortford - South
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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